Soltansko Olive Oil: Croatia’s Golden Drop from the Island of Šolta

In the heart of the Adriatic, off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia, lies the sun-drenched island of Šolta. A place of wild herbs, ancient stone terraces, and silvery olive groves that have shaped the island’s heritage for centuries. Among its finest treasures is Šoltansko Maslinovo Ulje, a premium extra virgin olive oil that’s capturing attention far beyond the island’s shores. Here’s why Soltansko Olive Oil deserves a place in your kitchen—and on your table.

Rooted in Tradition, Grown with Passion

The olives behind Šoltansko are anything but ordinary. Grown from indigenous varieties like Šoltanka (Levantinka) and Oblica, these olives are handpicked and pressed within hours to ensure maximum freshness and flavor. Many of the trees are centuries old, planted by ancestors who understood the intimate dance between soil, sea breeze, and sun.

Certified Excellence: EU PDO + Mediterrolio Gold Member

Šoltansko olive oil proudly carries EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status—a mark of authenticity ensuring that every step of production, from olive to bottle, takes place entirely on Šolta.

And as of today, it’s also recognized as a Gold Member of the Mediterrolio Olive Oil Network, a curated international platform celebrating the Mediterranean’s finest olive oils. This endorsement places Šoltansko among the elite of Mediterranean olive oil producers, known for their traceability, sustainability, and quality.

Award-Winning Taste & Health Benefits

Produced by a cooperative of local farmers under the label Zlatna Šoltanka, Šoltansko consistently earns top honors at international competitions like NYIOOC, London IOOC, and Dubai Olive Oil Competition. It’s praised for its beautifully balanced flavor: green fruitiness, hints of fresh grass, almond, tomato leaf, and a peppery finish that signals high polyphenol content (great for heart health and inflammation).

Small Scale, Big Standards

Soltansko is crafted in micro-batches, cold-pressed the same day the olives are harvested. Stored in stainless steel to maintain purity. Many growers practice organic or low-intervention methods, further ensuring that what ends up on your plate is clean, fresh, and full of the island’s vibrant character.

How to Use It

• As a finishing oil: Drizzle over grilled fish, heirloom tomatoes, or even vanilla ice cream for a gourmet twist.

• With cheeses: Pairs perfectly with soft goat cheese or aged pecorino.

• On bread: A simple piece of warm sourdough dipped in Šoltansko is Mediterranean heaven.

The Bottom Line

Šoltansko Maslinovo Ulje isn’t just olive oil. It’s a pure expression of island terroir, a testament to sustainable agriculture, and a sensory experience shaped by centuries of tradition. With PDO protection and a Gold badge from Mediterrolio, it’s among the most authentic and distinguished olive oils in the Mediterranean basin.

If you seek taste, health, and heritage in every drop, Soltansko Olive Oil is your golden choice.

Soltansko is also included in the 2025 edition of the Mediterrolio Catalogue, available in more than 100 countries. You can check it here.